Lina Jebeile shares Ramadan recipes for meals and desserts

The holy month of Ramadan is almost over, ending around March 30. During this time, Muslims fast from dawn until dusk. Lina Jebeile, a recipe developer, shares her favorite meals and sweets for this special time. Lina describes Ramadan as a period for reflection and growth. She says Australians celebrate it like others celebrate Christmas. After fasting all day, families enjoy meals together in the evening. Lina emphasizes the importance of simple, comforting foods. Soups are a great way to break the fast. They are healthy and easy to digest, and Lina has a recipe that takes just half an hour to prepare with only seven ingredients. Another dish she suggests is mujadara roz, a Lebanese favorite made from lentils, rice, and caramelized onions. It's a simple meal that brings everyone together. For dessert, Lina recommends a light and moist sponge cake topped with almonds and pistachios. This egg-less cake is ideal after a long day of fasting. Lina also highlights celebratory cookies, traditionally filled with date paste or nuts. These semolina cookies are popular during Eid Al-Fitr, the festival marking the end of Ramadan. They have a buttery texture and delightful flavors of rosewater and orange blossom. Lina believes these cookies are essential for the celebration.